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raynebair's review
4.0
Very emotional story. Complex characters. You think you know them, then something happens and they are not at all what you expected. I really enjoyed this book. I love how the author incorporates music into the stories.
teresab78's review
4.0
3.5
This was more difficult to read than I thought it would be. Not because of the writing, but the abuse and betrayal Cam went through. There are some very heavy themes in this book. I liked the characters but the book felt very slow, if heartfelt.
This was more difficult to read than I thought it would be. Not because of the writing, but the abuse and betrayal Cam went through. There are some very heavy themes in this book. I liked the characters but the book felt very slow, if heartfelt.
suze_1624's review against another edition
4.0
I've enjoyed all the Blue Note series stories, and this is another good one.
Shira Anthony's writing style draws me in, flows nicely and the pacing makes for an involved but easy read.
This one has less of the heavy musical elements than some of the others - both Cam and Galen use music, Galen more so with his busking - and the story is more of broken men finding a way to heal themselves and each other.
Cam goes from spoiled rich boy with a silver spoon in his mouth to being lucky to have a broken plastic stirrer quite quickly and with no support, he is soon living in the subway. He has no idea who has set him up for his fall.
Galen, who he has seen busking, rescues him and allows him the space to get his act together. It is only later in the story that cracks appear in the seemingly put together version of Galen that he shows the world.
Cam's voice was nicely British, which I liked. Despite the traumas both have gone through, it is a fairly light read. Enjoyed it.
Shira Anthony's writing style draws me in, flows nicely and the pacing makes for an involved but easy read.
This one has less of the heavy musical elements than some of the others - both Cam and Galen use music, Galen more so with his busking - and the story is more of broken men finding a way to heal themselves and each other.
Cam goes from spoiled rich boy with a silver spoon in his mouth to being lucky to have a broken plastic stirrer quite quickly and with no support, he is soon living in the subway. He has no idea who has set him up for his fall.
Galen, who he has seen busking, rescues him and allows him the space to get his act together. It is only later in the story that cracks appear in the seemingly put together version of Galen that he shows the world.
Cam's voice was nicely British, which I liked. Despite the traumas both have gone through, it is a fairly light read. Enjoyed it.
tiggers_hate_acorns's review
4.0
I haven't read Aria but if Cam is portrayed as he was at the beginning of this book then he is not very likeable. I nearly gave up on the book as I didn't like him as a MC at all but he slowly began to redeem himself. Later Galen disappointed me, I had suspected that there was more to him but to keep such a large secret from Cam was nearly inexcusable. Thankfully our two damaged souls managed to repair each other.
I do hope that Cam takes David to court to expose him as the bartsteward that he is. No child abuser deserves anonymity.
4 stars
I do hope that Cam takes David to court to expose him as the bartsteward that he is. No child abuser deserves anonymity.
4 stars
knrt_17's review
4.0
My second read in this series and this author. Wish there was more of Galen's story. Emotional topics covers with finesse. I'll read more from this author.
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